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Cheese vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheese and Eggnog?

  • Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2 than Eggnog.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 81% higher.
  • Eggnog has 12 times less Sodium than Cheese. Cheese has 653mg of Sodium, while Eggnog has 54mg.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Eggnog types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cheese
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Eggnog
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +446.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +691.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +317.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +440%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +578.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.1%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cheese
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Eggnog
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 12% 4.2% 36% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more CholineCholine +216.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Eggnog
2
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +402.6%
Contains more FatsFats +695%
Contains more OtherOther +453.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.5%
Contains more WaterWater +123%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Eggnog
1
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +610.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +617.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Eggnog
4
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +271.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +150%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +6433.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese Eggnog
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Eggnog Opinion
Calories 404kcal 88kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 4.55g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 4.19g Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Net carbs 3.09g 8.05g Eggnog
Carbs 3.09g 8.05g Eggnog
Cholesterol 99mg 59mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 24IU 49IU Eggnog
Magnesium 27mg 19mg Cheese
Calcium 710mg 130mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 165mg Eggnog
Iron 0.14mg 0.2mg Eggnog
Sugar 0.48g 8.05g Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.013mg Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 0.46mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 109mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 54mg Eggnog
Vitamin A 1242IU 206IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 59µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.21mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Manganese 0.027mg 0.005mg Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 4.2µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.034mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.19mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.105mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.05mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.45µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 1µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Eggnog
Choline 16.5mg 52.2mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 18.867g 2.591g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 1.302g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.198g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.085mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.201mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.237mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.383mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.257mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.12mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.225mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.289mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.108mg Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.04g Eggnog
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Eggnog
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Cheese
18%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.276g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.